The Appalachian Rip Van WinkleThe Appalachian Rip Van Winkle
In the Washington Irving story, Rip Van Winkle partakes in some boozy fun in the Catskill Mountains in New York, then falls asleep for 20 years, waking to find the
Month: July 2022
An Interview With An Appalachian MoonshinerAn Interview With An Appalachian Moonshiner
Today we talk with a part of Appalachian history: a man who once ran moonshine in Henry County, Virginia, as a young man many decades ago. His name is Ira
How Gatlinburg Got It’s Name – Video VersionHow Gatlinburg Got It’s Name – Video Version
We now have this week’s podcast episode produced with fully-produced video, which you can watch on our YouTube channel by clicking this link: Thank you all for watching. Be sure
Anthracite Coal Strike in Pennsylvania – 1922Anthracite Coal Strike in Pennsylvania – 1922
One hundred years ago an anthracite coal strike was in full force in the Pennsylvania coal fields, after coal operators in the state rejected UMW demands on wage rates, hours,
Tennessee Readmitted To The Union – July 24, 1866Tennessee Readmitted To The Union – July 24, 1866
On this day in 1866 Tennessee was readmitted into the Union after the Civil War, a week after it ratified the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. That secession prompted
How Gatlinburg Got Its NameHow Gatlinburg Got Its Name
Every place has a name, and every name has its story…including the tourist destination of the Smokey Mountains, Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Listen as we tell you the very interesting story of
John T. Scopes Found Guilty of Teaching Evolution – July 21, 1925John T. Scopes Found Guilty of Teaching Evolution – July 21, 1925
On this day in 1925 teacher John T. Scopes was found guilty of teaching evolution in the famous Scopes “Monkey Trial.” Scopes was the football coach at Rhea County High
The Trial of Wilson HowardThe Trial of Wilson Howard
In the 1880’s there was a feud between the Turner and Howard families in Harlan County, Kentucky, almost as notorious as the one going on between the Hatfields and the
Launch of Ale-8-One – July 13, 1926Launch of Ale-8-One – July 13, 1926
On this day 96 years ago in Winchester, Kentucky, G. L. Wainscott launched what has become the official Kentucky state drink: Ale-8-One. The soft drink was concocted after a previous
Axis Sally Released From Women’s Prison In Alderson, West Virginia – July 10, 1961Axis Sally Released From Women’s Prison In Alderson, West Virginia – July 10, 1961
On this day in 1961 Mildred Gillars was released from the Federal Reformatory for Women in Alderson, West Virginia after serving 11 years. Who, you might be asking yourself, was